Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism and anti-theft alarm .
| Function | Action |
|---|---|
| Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanism. | Press the 
button on the vehicle key once . |
| Locking the vehicle without activating the SAFELOCK mechanism. | Press the
button on the vehicle key twice . |
| Press the sensor on the outside of the door handle for locking the Keyless Access locking and starting system twice . | |
| Press the central locking button
in the driver door once . |
The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside .
When the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you about the activated SAFELOCK mechanism (SAFELOCK).
Deactivating the SAFELOCK mechanism
The SAFELOCK mechanism can be deactivated in one of the following ways:
- Press the button on the vehicle
key twice.
- Press the sensor for locking the Keyless Access locking and starting system on the outside of the door handle twice .
- Switch on the ignition.
- Press the starter button for the Keyless Access locking and starting system.
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
- The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
- The anti-theft alarm is active.
- The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are deactivated.
Indicator lamp in the driver door
| After locking the vehicle: | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short intervals and then more slowly. | The SAFELOCK mechanism is activated. |
| A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30 seconds. | The SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated. |
| A red LED lights up steadily for approximately 30 seconds. | Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop. |
WARNING
- Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside once the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
- Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In an emergency, people locked inside the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with Keyless Access
Fig. 30 Keyless Access locking and starting
system: operating range
Fig. 31 Keyless Access locking and starting
system: sensor Ⓐ for locking on the inside of the door handle and sensor Ⓑ for ...
Anti-theft alarm
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle
may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism .
The an ...
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Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components
Risk of death due to high voltage
The high voltage system carries high voltage. If high-voltage
components or high-voltage lines become damaged, there is a risk of
severe or fatal injury due to electric shock.
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Carry out visual inspection of high ...
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface suitable
for lifting the vehicle.
Switch off the engine. Select a gear
if the vehicle has a manual gearbox, or move the selector lever ...
